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Dortan, France

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,398 Population 343/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,877 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$94,400 home value, $472/mo rent
Dortan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates46.3197°N, 5.6603°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 127 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 63 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 83 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 42 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 116 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 45 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 62 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 146 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 119 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 138 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 124 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 47 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 106 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 122 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 93 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Dortan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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